The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will roll out a nationwide “Waqf Reforms Awareness Campaign” from April 20 to May 5, aiming to inform citizens about recent changes in Waqf property governance. The campaign will highlight concerns around alleged misuse and lack of transparency in Waqf land management and promote the need for reform. BJP leaders and legal experts will host seminars, public meetings, and social media outreach to educate the public on how reforms can ensure equitable access and accountability. The initiative is also expected to gain political traction ahead of upcoming elections. (PC: ANI)    

The European Union has paused its planned retaliatory tariffs against the US after President Donald Trump delayed a global tariff hike for 90 days. Trump’s new 10% universal tariff remains, along with a 25% rate on aluminium, steel, and automobiles. However, China faces a 125% tariff, worsening the US-China trade war. In response, Beijing imposed 84% duties on US imports. The pause in escalation brought relief to financial markets in Asia and Europe, with gains reported across stock exchanges. A UK-based short seller told the BBC he was “happy” with the profits earned during the recent market turbulence. (PC: BBC)

Security was intensified in Delhi ahead of the arrival of Tahawwur Rana, extradited from the US for his alleged role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Escorted by SWAT teams and armoured vehicles, Rana was transported in a bulletproof convoy from Palam airport to the NIA headquarters. Rana is accused of aiding terrorist David Headley in planning the 2008 attacks that killed 166. A Delhi court has received trial records from Mumbai. A special team including NIA, intelligence officers, and forensic psychologists will question Rana to uncover cross-border institutional links to the attacks. The Patiala House Court area remains on high alert. (PC: PTI)

The Indian government has appointed advocate Narender Mann as the special public prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case against Tahawwur Hussain Rana. Mann, known for handling high-profile CBI cases, will serve a 3-year term representing the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Delhi's special courts. Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, was extradited from the US and will be lodged in Tihar Jail’s high-security ward. He is accused of aiding terrorist David Headley in planning the 2008 attacks that killed 166 people. The extradition followed a US Supreme Court decision denying Rana's final plea to halt proceedings. (PC: ANI)

India became the world’s third-largest generator of wind and solar power in 2024, surpassing Germany, according to Ember’s Global Electricity Review. Solar alone contributed 7% of India’s electricity, with a 24 GW capacity addition—over double that of 2023. Wind and solar accounted for 10% of India’s power, while clean sources overall contributed 22%. Globally, renewables added a record 858 TWh, with solar the fastest-growing power source for the 20th year. Ember analysts called India a “solar superpower” but warned that funding must rise by 20% annually for India to meet its 500 GW renewable target by 2030. (PC: AFP)

Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, will arrive in Delhi from the US under tight security on April 10. The Canadian national of Pakistani origin will be taken to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) headquarters in a bulletproof vehicle, escorted by armoured cars and SWAT commandos. Delhi Police Special Cell is on high alert, and a “marksman” vehicle is on standby. Extradited nearly 16 years after his arrest, Rana will be produced virtually in court and lodged in Tihar Jail’s high-security ward. NIA will interrogate him on his links to Pakistani state actors and David Headley's reconnaissance. (PC: India Today)

The Supreme Court will hear 10 petitions on April 16 challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, includes Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan. The lead petition was filed by AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi. Other petitioners include AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, DMK leader A Raja, AIMPLB, and Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama. They argue the Act violates Muslim fundamental rights, the Shariat Act, and traditional waqf management. The DMK alleged the law was passed without considering JPC objections and affects over 20 crore Muslims across India, including 50 lakh in Tamil Nadu. (PC: Bar and Bench)

A man posing as a UK-based doctor, allegedly involved in the deaths of three girls in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, was earlier barred by the Medical Council of India (MCI) in 2014 for professional misconduct. Identified as Manish Singh, he claimed foreign medical qualifications and practiced medicine illegally. Despite the MCI ban, Singh continued offering treatments and conducting awareness campaigns. His controversial medical practices are now under scrutiny following the recent deaths, raising serious concerns about regulatory lapses and the unchecked operations of quacks in rural India. Authorities have launched a full investigation. ( PC: The Print )  

The Indian government has granted approval to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to conduct the trial of Tahawwur Rana in Delhi for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman currently in U.S. custody, is accused of aiding David Headley in planning the attacks that killed 166 people. Following U.S. court clearance for extradition, Indian authorities are preparing legal proceedings under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The decision marks a significant step forward in delivering justice for one of India’s deadliest terror attacks. (PC: India TV )  

India is finalizing the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people. After the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Rana's appeal against extradition on January 21, 2025, legal barriers have been cleared. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that procedural formalities are underway in coordination with U.S. authorities. Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian national, is accused of assisting David Headley in planning the attack. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is preparing to send a team to the U.S. to bring him to India via a special flight. (PC: Times Now)